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After spending a couple of weeks with the NZXT Vulcan chassis we have grown very attached to it. It was not so positive in the beginning but as I took my time and gradually tweaked the setup I discovered how convenient it was to have this easily movable chassis within hand's reach. Without the side fan my feeling was that the Vulcan had potential to kick ass but instead I would have to settle for much less.
I sent an email to NZXT and explained my feelings about the airflow issues without the 200mm fan installed. They agreed to send out a 200mm fan so we could complete the review and detail the true potential to our readers.
It turns out that our thoughts were justified as the addition of the side fan immediately lowered the chipset temperatures by 10 degrees Celsius with the system idle – this is a massive reduction. Since NZXT does not include the 200mm fan we can say it's still a case worth having but it's full potential is not being met. This leaves us in a rather tricky situation when it comes to our final verdict.
We feel it should get the “Worth Buying” award for how it was configured out of the box seeing that it can handle a 5970 size graphics card and is extremely portable thanks to the handle that is supplied with it. If NZXT included the 200mm fan as standard then it would have earned another full point and our “Must Have” award, however we can only rate a product as it is sold, not with optional extras included, as the price will increase. It can be currently bought in the UK for £55 inc vat. If they managed to bundle the 200mm for a total price of £60 inc vat, this would be a much better proposition.
KitGuru says: We recommend this case, but be sure to consider the 200mm fan if you want to dramatically lower system temperatures and enhance stability.
Seems like a nice little product, but its a bit skimpy they didnt include the 200mm fan with it. quite surprised they didnt;
Its a very robotic looking chassis isnt it? quite cool looking, but the removal of the fan, for such a reduction in temperatures seems self defeating.
Good read Steve, interesting looking case, I think its rather fugly mind you. cooling seems good, when you spend another £10 on a fan for it !
Price is good, but they should have upped it slightly to include the 200mm fan, seems like an oversight on NZXT part.
Personally I dont want the 200mm fan, at 39db its too loud for me, id rather opt for a high quality 200mm fan myself online if I needed it.
NZXT are selling in the UK/Europe now I see which is good, as they werent before. I am not sure if this appeals to me really though, its a bit ugly looking.
Looks seem to be splitting opinion here anyway. I rather like it, but its a shame the fan wasnt part of the pricing scheme, for what you get I think its rather costly.
Seems like a rather interesting product but im not sure im sold on the appearance.
Looks ok, I think there are better cases for the money however in todays climate.
I bought one of these a while ago and I can’t say im really that impressed. it is ok, but I wish I had opted for the silverstone SG07 SUGO I read about here last week, its more costly but it looks much nicer imo.
Very interesting indeed, and good review thanks.
Good review Steve – its not my cup of tea mind you, but the review was good.